- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 30 mins
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 4
- salmon fillets (5 oz/150 g each)
- 3 tbsp
- olive oil, divided
- 45 mL
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1
- leek, pale green and white parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup
- lemon juice
- 60 mL
- 1 1/2 tsp
- chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 tsp/2 mL dried)
- 7 mL
- 1 cup
- 35% whipping cream
- 250 mL
Method
- Step 1
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place salmon on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush salmon with 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake 15 min., or until fish is cooked through.
- Step 2
- Meanwhile, place remaining oil in skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until tender, about 5 min. Stir in lemon juice and tarragon. Simmer until lemon juice is almost cooked off. Add the cream and simmer until lightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3
- Plate fish and spoon sauce on top to serve.